LR and Inmarsat have announced an industry-first collaboration between a satellite communications provider and classification society to provide a connectivity solution that will address challenges experienced during remote surveys.
In the pursuit of decarbonization in maritime transportation, d’Amico Group has brought together a JIP to test the biofuel blends (B30) derived from advanced second-generation feedstock on board one of its LR1 product tanker already in EEDI Phase 2.
Jiangnan’s new digital VLGC design aims to improve ship performance safety, reduce energy consumption and simplify ship management.
LR has signed a JDP with Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) to develop a series of energy-efficient vessel designs equipped with rotor sails.
Findings from a Lloyd’s Register survey on maritime workers’ wellbeing during COVID-19 reveal important lessons for our industry.
LR has launched a dedicated center of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective decarbonization of world shipping in support of delivering greenhouse gas reduction targets.
LR has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and MAN Energy Solutions for its ammonia (NH3) fuelled 23,000 TEU ultra-large container ship design.
Common Structural Rules Software, a joint venture company formed by ABS and LR, has released updates with new functionality added to both the Prescriptive Analysis and FE Analysis applications.
LR has presented HHI with AiP for a VLCC ‘eco-tanker’ design, capable of using a combination of VOC mixed with LNG as fuel and Norsepower’s rotor sail solution for wind-assisted propulsion.
LR has been awarded RO status by the Italian flag Administration and is now authorised to issue statutory certification on its behalf to all seagoing ships sailing with the Italian flag.